Cleaning schedule
06/05/2016 Canteen AdviceClick to download the cleaning schedule template.
Healthy Kids News & Advice
Weighing in on fad diets
02/05/2016 Help for ParentsWith rising rates of overweight and obesity, it seems that fad diets are all the rage these days, making it all too easy for kids (and their parents) to
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10 ways to boost fibre
19/04/2016 Healthy Eating, Help for ParentsWhat's all the fuss about fibre? As well as helping kids to feel full and gauge their own hunger levels, fibre is essential for ongoing gut health and function.
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Our top canned legumes
18/04/2016 Help for Parents, Product ReviewsWe’re celebrating the International Year of Pulses all year! This means that, as well as creating some new kid-friendly recipes, we're investigating the best unflavoured canned legumes or beans available
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Levels of scientific evidence
24/02/2016 Advice for teachers, Help for ParentsWith such a large amount of nutrition information available across the world's media, it can be difficult to figure out who to trust and what advice to follow. Here
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What is the Healthy Kids Buyers’ Guide?
24/02/2016 Help for ParentsHealthy Kids develop a yearly School Canteen Buyers’ Guide to assist school canteens to select healthier versions of packaged foods. Ideally, all school canteens should cook fresh Everyday/GREEN snacks
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Our top 5 baked beans
24/02/2016 Help for Parents, Lunchbox, Product ReviewsBaked beans are a quick, easy and cheap snack for kids and can be eaten hot or cold straight from the can. They are packed full of iron, protein
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Lunch box snack packaging ideas
24/02/2016 Help for Parents, Lunchbox, Product ReviewsFor some parents, preparing homemade snacks can be stressful. Often kids come home hungry but with snacks and even entire lunch boxes untouched. Healthy Kids has had feedback from both
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Beef and bean pita cups
12/02/2016 Canteen Advice, Canteen recipes, Everyday, GREEN, Healthy Eating, Hot meals, Lunchbox, Party food ideas, Recipes, SnacksEveryday (NSW)
GREEN (ACT)
Makes 12 cups
Ingredients:
6 wholemeal pita bread pockets, halves separated
300g lean beef strips, cut in half
1 red capsicum, diced
1 x 400g can red kidney
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Calcium alternatives for lactose intolerant and fussy eaters
14/12/2015 Healthy Eating, Help for ParentsWe all know how important calcium is for healthy teeth and bones, especially for growing children and adolescents. The best source of calcium comes from dairy products such as
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